Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rocky Mount, NC. and surrounding areas.

Georgia Yvonne Peaden

Georgia Yvonne Peaden

Nov 7, 2019

Pinetops-

Georgia Yvonne Peaden, age 53, passed away Thursday evening, November 7, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Alvis "Ricky" Peaden; brother, Johnathan Earl Hoggard; grandmother, Una Bell Hoggard; and aunt, Una Marie Everette. She is survived by her children, James Matthew Hoggard (Brandy) and...

Alfred Ray Garris

Alfred Ray Garris

Nov 7, 2019

Rocky Mount –​

Alfred Ray Garris, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday morning, November 7, 2019.

Ray is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn; daughter, Elizabeth "Beth" Garris of Rocky Mount;  son, Scott Garris (Penny) of Wendell and one grandson, Alex Garris of Apex.  He is also survived by his...

Jean (Layton)  Hinkle

Jean (Layton) Hinkle

Nov 4, 2019

WILSON

Jean Layton Hinkle, age 73, and formerly of Castalia, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 3, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Hinkle and is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Gaskins (husband, Paul and granddaughters, Samantha and Miranda) of Rocky Mount; son, Kevin Reich of Salina, KS;  and sister, Phyllis Woelk of...

Robert H. Bass

Robert H. Bass

Nov 1, 2019

Loris, SC - Robert H. Bass, age 76, and formerly of Rocky Mount, NC, passed away Friday, Nov. 1 in Loris, SC.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Holmes Bass; grandchildren, Daniel Joyner and Savannah Long; brother, Leland Bass, Jr.; and infant sister.

Robert is survived by his children, Patricia Lucas (Ethan)...

Jason Michael Buck

Jason Michael Buck

Nov 1, 2019

FALKLAND –

Jason Buck, age 32, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Dawn Brady Buck; children, Jayden Speight and Connor Buck, all of the home; parents, Mike and Cindy Buck; sister, Alana Buck; nieces, Mackenzy Buck and Morrigan Harris, all of Falkland; grandmother, Cassie Buck of Ayden; mother and...

Rebecca "Becky" (Gardner)  Webb

Rebecca "Becky" (Gardner) Webb

Oct 26, 2019

Macclesfield -

Rebecca "Becky" Jane Gardner Webb, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday evening, October 26, 2019.

Becky was born in Wilson County January 25, 1938 to Joseph Albert and Florrie Jackson Gardner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Grey Webb; daughter, Kimberly Jane...

Jesse Ray Wiggins

Jesse Ray Wiggins

Oct 25, 2019

Jesse Ray Wiggins, 86, is safe in the arms of Jesus on Friday afternoon, October 25, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Nettie Wiggins; and brothers, Jack and Alton Wiggins.

Jesse is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Charlotte Worrell Wiggins; daughter, Teresa D. Wiggins Hill (Richard); grandchildren, Tyler Turlington...

Janice Martin Pendergrass

Janice Martin Pendergrass

Oct 22, 2019

Janice Martin Pendergrass, "Jann", age 70 years young, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, October 22, 2019 in her home surrounded by all of her family.

She was born in Northampton County on October 4, 1949 to Carl W. Martin and Mary M. Ellis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son...

Mabel Sutton Williams

Mabel Sutton Williams

Oct 19, 2019

Rocky Mount -

Mabel Sutton Williams, age 96, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, October 19, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Wilson County on May 15, 1923 to Joseph and Malissa Sutton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Williams and twelve older siblings. She is greatly...

Lucille (Cone)  Narron

Lucille (Cone) Narron

Oct 15, 2019

SMITHFIELD, NC –​

Lucille Cone Narron, age 83 and formerly of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, October 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vester May and Zettie W. Cone; husband, Roland Narron; sons, Randy Ray Narron and Gilbert Narron; brothers, Thomas Cone and Oliver Cone; and sister, Adjadine Christenberry.

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Anna Christine (Jackson)  Rose

Anna Christine (Jackson) Rose

Oct 15, 2019

Tarboro-

Anna Christine Jackson Rose, 78, gained her angel wings on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.  Christine was born to the late Rufus and Evelyn Jackson on March 9, 1941.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Donald Edward Rose Sr., husband Kenneth Ralph Loy, her son Thomas Perry Rose; and her brother James...

Peggy Jean (Hoggard)  Patterson

Peggy Jean (Hoggard) Patterson

Oct 14, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT, NC –​

Peggy Hoggard Patterson, age 87, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday evening, October 14, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence E. and Mattie P. Hoggard; daughter-in-law, Barbara Patterson; brothers, Jake Hoggard, Lieutenant Colonel Harvey C. Hoggard (Retired), Steve Hoggard, and...

Rusty Sears

Rusty Sears

Oct 7, 2019

Macclesfield -

Rusty Sears, age 53, passed away Monday morning, October 7, 2019 at Vidant In Patient Hospice in Greenville, NC after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Rusty was preceded in death by a sister, Shannon Zerby. He spent the last 35 years working as an electrician, beginning with T.L. Murray Electric and ending with Alco...

Jimmy Alan Davis

Jimmy Alan Davis

Oct 4, 2019

Rocky Mount - Jimmy Alan Davis, age 66, passed away Friday afternoon, October 4, 2019 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. A service to remember and celebrate Jimmy's life will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, Oct 7 at the Chapel on the Hill at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with family and friends will start at 10:00 am,...

Samuel House Register

Samuel House Register

Oct 2, 2019

FALKLAND

Samuel House Register, age 84, was born October 26, 1934 to Stuart and Cora Register. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy Register and Sgt Major Forrest Register; and sisters, Marjorie Hale and Merle Carlyle. He leaves a lifetime of treasured memories for his wife, Carol Norville Register; daughter,...

John Wesley Lucas

John Wesley Lucas

Sep 28, 2019

Wilson

John Wesley Lucas, age 80, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Wilson House in Wilson, NC.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanette Lucas and infant son, John Wesley Lucas, Jr.

He is survived by his wife of twenty years, Yvonne Lucas and her children, Amy Reason and...

Elaine (Muse)  Thompson

Elaine (Muse) Thompson

Sep 27, 2019

Tarboro -

Elaine Muse Thompson, age 85, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, September 28, 2019 at The Fountains at The Albemarle.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Weston W. Jr. and Margaret A. Muse, husband, Gerald K. "Jerry" Thompson, and brother, Weston W. Muse, III. She is survived by her children, Gerald K....

James "Pop" C. Parker

James "Pop" C. Parker

Sep 27, 2019

Macclesfield -

James C. "Pop" Parker, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, September 27, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his son, Greg Parker and is survived by his wife, Joyce M. Parker; daughters, Rose Wainwright and husband, Phillip, and Kim Tyson and husband, Joab. Pop was especially proud of his...

Heyward W. Watford, Jr.

Heyward W. Watford, Jr.

Sep 25, 2019

Red Oak -

Heyward Willis Watford, Jr. passed into Heaven on September 25, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, Heyward W. Watford and brother, J. Wayne Watford. He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Candice W. Watford; son, Heyward W. Watford, III (Jennifer); daughter, Michelle D. Watford, all of Red...

Luther "Pete" Harper, Jr.

Luther "Pete" Harper, Jr.

Sep 23, 2019

Castalia -

Luther "Pete" Harper, Jr., age 65, passed away Monday night, September 23, 2019.

He is survived by his daughters, Crystal Thorpe of Rocky Mount and Brooke Huntington (Richard) of Wendell; grandchildren, Justin Wiggins, Jayden Thorpe, Gwynevere and Jameson Huntington; siblings, Linda Taylor (David) of Nashville, Bettie Chapman of Bailey, Nancie Griffin of Swansboro,...

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